The Bulle NYCO ACU uniform is the next generation of military style uniforms. The uniforms are made of tougher NYCO ripstop material which is 50% cotton, 50% nylon. This is a machine-washable blend with quick-drying properties despite being medium to light-weight. This material is the same type as used in the original issue ACU uniforms and is more colourfast, shrinkproof and wrinkle-resistant than the 100% cotton ACUs. The ACU shirt was developed with direct input from US Army soldiers for comfort and ease of use under battlefield conditions. The Bulle ACU NYCO shirt has all of the following features: Mandarin collar which can be worn open or closed, double chunky zip front with velcro down flap, slanted arm pockets on each arm with velcro panel for attachment of patches, slanted chest pockets, elbow patch reinforcements on each arm which open with velcro for padding, pen pocket for two pens on lower right arm. Velcro is provided on chest for name tapes and rank patches. Shirt tail length ends at approximately same length as the arms, same as the original issue ACU uniforms. This is to reduce the amount of extra material which hangs over the belt preventing easy access to trouser pockets and belt pouches when bulky armour is worn over the top. The upper back of the shirt is has bellows expansion for the upper body, again for ease of movement whilst wearing body armour. The cuffs close with velcro, and a long length is provided to allow for a wide range of adjustment. The seams are all double stitched for durability. All details of the issue ACU shirt are included, with the exception of the IR patch in the arm pockets which is a government issue item only. The uniform IR signature is low when tested under low light, IR enhanced conditions. The Bulle NYCO ACU shirt is an excellent colour and pattern match for the original issue ACU uniform, and is the best value and most authentic brand of ACU shirt in this price range.

View of the opened upper arm pocket, showing the detail on the pocket flap.

Detailed view of the chest pocket which opens with velcro.

Detailed view of the velcro on the collar. The front section can be flipped open to velcro onto its counterpart on the right collar.

Detailed view of the central zipper. This is a double zipper, and can open from the bottom as well as the top. The ACU shirt features a velcro-down flap to cover the zipper which can be seen here as well.

Detailed view of the lower arm, showing the re-inforced elbow patch which opens with velcro for the insertion of padding. The cuff is also closed with velcro.

Another detailed view of the cuff, showing the long length of velcro which allows the cuff to be adjusted down to a very small circumference.

Detailed view of the pen pocket on the lower left arm. This is a feature of the original ACU shirt.

Detailed view of the upper shoulder, showing the expansion pleat. This is present on the other side of the shirt as well.

What our customers say about this product:

Bulle's ACU shirt is a fine example of just how high quality replica gear can be, and is especially so considering its fairly low price (I'd challenge you to find an actual shirt for less in many shops). Good fit, especially for someone who is on the small side of small, and its a good choice for anyone looking to buy camo gear in the lower price bracket that this fits into. Only complaint would have to be about the odd fit around the upper arms, especially where the velcro pouches sit. When wearing the shirt without being in combat, they sit in a noticeable fashion on the arms, which can be annoying. My other problem would be about the fit around the chest, which is quite generous, but if you combine it with a plate carrier or assault vest, this is somewhat negated. Suggestion - wear a T-Shirt! Good buy, highly recommended. - Submitted by Pete Naylor

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